Nearly 600 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak: Tayto Group Fined £153,000 Over Pork Scratchings
A Widespread Health Crisis Emerges (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Bolton – Tayto Group Ltd received a substantial fine at Bolton Crown Court after a Salmonella outbreak connected to its pork scratchings affected hundreds of consumers across the United Kingdom.[1][2] A Widespread Health Crisis Emerges Authorities linked the outbreak to Mr Porky pork scratchings produced at the company’s factory in Westhoughton, Bolton. Cases surfaced primarily in 2021, with infections reported through 2023. Nearly 600 individuals fell ill, and at least 35 required hospitalization, including 12 admissions for treatment.[2][3] The Food Standards Agency issued a recall in August 2021 for products with best-before … Read more









